El Sombrero
9 people recommendvia r/askportland9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
El Sombrero Tapatio in Parkrose draws recommendations for traditional Mexican plates and comfortable booths. One diner particularly likes the mole, while another recommends the Mexican pizza. A commenter enjoys the chips and salsa, and a longstanding customer praises the decor.
Address
El Sombrero Tapatio, 10820 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97220
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mole, Mexican pizza
- Best for
- Family
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/amjr7 in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Suggests El Sombrero in Parkrose for this style of plate.
- Recommendsu/Educational-Table476 in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Agrees with El Sombrero and adds a separate recommendation for El Indio.
- Recommendsu/uncle_jafar in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Calls El Sombrero incredible.
- Recommendsu/Buhsephine in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Seconds El Sombrero and calls it a joy.
- Recommendsu/katietopia in r/askportland · Feb 2025ambience
Praises comfy booths, Mexican food, chips and salsa, bar and brunch.
- Recommendsu/glorifiedj in r/askportland · Jul 2026value
After a similar search, found El Sombrero their favorite, noting a cheap margarita.
- Recommendsu/fenwai in r/askportland · Jul 2026ambience
Family has gone for about 30 years and loves the memorable decor.
- Recommendsu/Dathire in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Calls it solid and loves the Mexican pizza.
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- Recommendsu/dr_frahnkunsteen in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Says this is the one and praises the mole.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.